Happy Hollow Elementary

It’s National School Breakfast Week! This morning at Happy Hollow Elementary, Mayor Molly Rawn officially proclaimed this week National School Breakfast Week, recognizing the important role school breakfast plays in student success.

Since the start of the 2025–26 school year, every Arkansas student eats breakfast at school for free, helping ensure all children start their day fueled and ready to learn!💜
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Fayetteville Public Schools’ annual District Art Show is now on display at the Fayetteville Public Library! We loved seeing students and families enjoying the artwork together at the reception, featuring over 140 pieces from Kindergarten through 12th grade.

The exhibit highlights the incredible talent of our students and the inspiring work happening in our Visual Arts classrooms across the district. You can view the collection in the McIlroy Hallway near the Event Center until April 6th.

Be sure to stop by and celebrate the creativity and talent of our amazing young artists! 💜
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It’s School Resource Officer Day! SRO’s play an important part in our schools by not only promoting safety, but by bridging the gaps between law enforcement and our youth.

SROs are carefully selected, specifically trained, sworn law enforcement officers assigned to work with schools using community-oriented policing concepts.

We appreciate ALL of our school resource officers and their dedication to the students and staff of Fayetteville Public Schools!
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✨ Your next opportunity starts here! ✨

Fayetteville Public Schools is hiring:
📘 Instructional Math Coach (Grades 5–12)
📚 Literacy Instructional Coach (Elementary)

Join a team dedicated to supporting educators and student success. Apply today and take the next step in your career!
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Happy Hollow Elementary has chickens! 🐔 Students have been exploring the fascinating world of eggs, learning about incubating, hatching, and caring for them as well as different breeds. They discovered the difference between fertilized and unfertilized eggs and practiced being calm and careful around them. A great way to learn about life and responsibility!
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Bud Walton Arena was packed on Friday as more than 10,000 elementary students cheered on the Lady Razorbacks. The Arkansas Razorbacks took on UAPB during Elementary Day, and the energy was unmatched! Students, teachers, and staff attended for free, and the Lady Razorbacks brought home a big win with a final score of 101 to 49. BEST DAY EVER ! 🏀❤️🐗

Fayetteville Public Schools held the annual Fourth Grade Track Meet, and it was a blast! 🏅☀️ Students from across the district came together for a day full of fun, friendly competition, and school spirit. 🎉 Huge thanks to our amazing PE teachers, principals, staff, bus drivers, and volunteers who made this event possible!📣💜 #FPSFourthGradeTrackMeet #FayettevillePublicSchools #FutureChampions #BulldogStrong

All Fayetteville Public Schools fourth graders filled the FHS Performing Arts Center for two performances of “The Orchestra Moves,” an interactive concert experience brought to life by the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Link Up program. With help from APO musicians, FPS music teachers, and FHS students, our talented fourth graders sang, danced, and rocked those recorders like pros! 🎤💃🎶 It was an unforgettable day of rhythm, joy, and musical magic! ✨🎼 #TheOrchestraMoves #FPSMusicMatters #FayettevilleProud #APO #CarnegieHallLinkUp #FayettevillePublicSchools

Ready to embark on a joyful learning journey? ✨ Our Pre-K program is now accepting applications! Pick up your enrollment packet at Central Registration, 300 South Ray Avenue, M-F, 8am to 4pm. Give your little one the gift of discovery, creativity, and friendship in a nurturing environment. Apply today and let the adventures begin! 🖍️📚 #PreKAdventures #EarlyLearningFun​ #FayettevillePublicSchools

It’s Read Across America Week and Happy Hollow Elementary kicked things off in style — wearing their coolest shirts you can read! 👕 What a fun way to celebrate the joy of reading! ❤️📖 #ReadAcrossAmerica #HappyHollowReads #FayettevillePublicSchools

Holt Middle School Principal Matt Morningstar and John L Colbert Middle School Principal Warren Collier will be visiting fourth graders (rising 5th graders) this week to share all about the incredible Middle School Choice options for next year! Parents, don’t miss the opportunity to learn more at our Choice Programs during the Parent Meetings happening this week for rising 5th graders: 📍 McNair Middle School: Monday, February 24 | 6:00–7:00 PM 📍 Holt Middle School: Tuesday, February 25 | 6:00–7:00 PM 📍 John L. Colbert Middle School: Tuesday, February 25 | 6:00–7:00 PM Come out and get inspired, ask questions, and explore the amazing opportunities waiting for your student! ✨ #FPSChoice #MiddleSchoolMatters #FutureReady

Fayetteville Public Schools is excited to offer two immersive learning experiences for rising fifth grade students for the second year during the 2025-26 school year! Parent Meetings to learn more about the Choice Programs are: ⭐️McNair Middle School: Monday, February 24th, 6:00-7:00 PM ⭐️Holt Middle School: Tuesday, February 25th, 6:00-7:00 PM ⭐️John L Colbert Middle School: Tuesday, February 25th, 6:00-7:00 PM Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and get inspired for what’s ahead! #FPSChoice

Fayetteville Public Schools had a blast hosting the 2025 Arkansas Special Olympics Area 3 Basketball Tournament today at the FHS Bulldog Arena! 🎉🏀 CONGRATULATIONS to all the athletes for their amazing performances and unstoppable energy! And thank you to the FHS students, staff, and volunteers for all of the support, organization, and love!💜 #SpecialOlympics

🚦 Today is Crosswalk Safety Awareness Day! 🚦 👉 This special day is dedicated to raising awareness about the rules of the road: 🔹 Motorists, remember—it's the law to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks! 🔹 Pedestrians, always look both ways before crossing to ensure your safety! A huge thank you to our amazing crossing guards who keep our children, parents, and pets safe everyday!

Hey, Hawks! PTO’s Spirit Shop has new Happy Hollow apparel for the 2024-2025 school year. The deadline to order is next Friday, September 6th. There are a few designs and colors to choose from including our 2024-2025 shirt, “Think Outside.” We’ll hear more from our team regarding our “Think Outside” theme in the near future, but it is more than just a fun school theme: It reflects the unique outdoor setting of our school and the instructional mentality of our team. Hawks, it's time to "Think Outside." https://youtu.be/Jgvna7r2xoc

Meet Kristi Sams. Ms. Sams is a familiar face at Happy Hollow. Last year, she served as a long term substitute in kindergarten, and she crushed it. A long term substitute position is essentially an extended job interview, and she shined. Each and every day, she built and earned the trust of her teammates. It was clear to Mrs. Thorn and I, too, that Ms. Sams is a special person and teacher, and she was the perfect fit for an open position in kindergarten. She's made an impact at Happy Hollow, and we are thankful to have her back in kindergarten this year. Ms. Sams is a fantastic addition to our school. Don’t just take my word from it. I interviewed some of her kindergarten students today during snack, and here’s it what they had to say: “I like that she’s always patient for us.” “I like it when she lets me play playground.” “She is super nice.” “I like lunch.” “I love Ms. Sams.” “She is really nice and really fun and really good teacher.” “She is good teacher.” “I like the classroom. School is fun.” Welcome to Happy Hollow, Ms. Sams!

We are excited to introduce Emmy Mitchell as our newest 1st grade teacher! A recent graduate of the University of Arkansas, Mrs. Mitchell completed her internship experience here in Fayetteville Public Schools. The principals at her elementary internship school sang her praises and said “she’s the intern to grab before another school gets her!” Mrs. Mitchell LOVES the cappuccino chunky chocolate ice cream at Braums and gymnastics is her favorite Olympic sport to watch. When it comes to children’s books, she enjoys talking with students about Junie B. Jones and reading aloud anything by Kevn Henkes. During her interview, her passion for teaching students to read and love books shined bright! We also saw her love for early elementary students, big heart, and organizational skills. After the interview, each committee member completed a ratings sheet. The shared the following observations: “Very positive” “She seemed sweet and bubbly!” “Happy to be here. Technology savvy. Came very prepared.” “Very organized, prepared, articulate, sweet and calm disposition.” Mrs. Mitchell is going to be a wonderful addition to Happy Hollow and we’re excited for all the students we know she’ll build relationships with and grow! Welcome to Happy Hollow, Emmy! –Nicola

Happy Hollow Hours for the 2024-2025 School Year

⭐The countdown to the first day of school is on! Our amazing teachers are busy attending professional learning sessions and gearing up for a great year ahead. They’re excited and can’t wait to see all of our students soon! 🎒✏️ Let’s make this year the best one yet! #BackToSchool #TeacherLife #ExcitedToLearn

Meet Madelynn Baumhover. Ms. Baumhover is joining our 3rd grade team at Happy Hollow. Prior to becoming a Hawk, Mrs. Baumhover taught in Bentonville. If she's watching the Olympics, she is most likely watching the 400m relay or the 100m sprint. Her favorite ice cream is chocolate chip cookie dough. When Ms. Baumhover interviewed at Happy Hollow in the spring, she was able to show the team who she was as a teacher and person as she shared various examples of student work. She geeked out over each piece of student work, making personal connections to her students and excitedly sharing details within the work about their growth. After the interview, each committee member completed a ratings sheet. Below are their comments: "Absolutely amazing in all areas." "She was a 10/10!" "Phenomenal!" "Amazing!!" In short, she is awesome. Mrs. Baumhover is a student centered teacher who is going to crush it at Happy Hollow. We are thankful to have her on the team. Welcome to our school, Mrs. Baumhover! --Josh